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A peaceful protest took place at Horse Hill near Gatwick on Friday to oppose fossil fuel extraction at the site.
Protesters walked to the site entrance and were joined by Keith Taylor, Member of the European Parliament for Surrey and by Natalie Bennett, leader of the Green Party.
Extended flow testing on an exploration well is expected to take place this week. Frack Free Surrey has planned a further protest for Saturday.
Crawley Town FC surrendered a half time lead away to Accrington Stanley on a dramatic afternoon at the Wham Stadium. Accrington levelled early in the second half before a brawl which saw Shay McCartan and the Reds’ Simon Walton sent off alongside Accrington’s substitute goalkeeper, Jason Mooney. Stanley then took control, scoring three goals in the last 18 minutes. The final score was Accrington Stanley 4 Crawley Town 1.
In the Ryman League Premier Division, Merstham won 6 1 at home to VCD Athletic taking them to 13th place. In the Ryman League South, South Park lost 4 1 away to Tooting and Mitcham. East Grinstead Town’s home match against Chipstead was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch and it was the same problem for Three Bridges’ home match against Walton Casuals.
Elsewhere Redhill lost 3 – 2 away to Windsor FC.
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has launched the first in a series of new films which aims to showcase its broader role in improving the health and wellbeing of local communities.
The new three minute film highlights how the Service’s Home Safety Visits are helping older residents in West Sussex to remain living safely and independently in their own homes.
For further information on Home Safety Visits in West Sussex call 0845 872 9719 or visit www.westsussex.gov.uk/fire
Emergency services attended a serious road collision on Titsey Road in Oxted on Wednesday (10th February) afternoon.
Another driver contacted Surrey Police when they found a silver car which had left the road and collided with a tree.
The driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was taken to hospital by air ambulance.
Surrey Police would like to hear from anyone with information which may assist the collision investigation. You can call them on 101, quoting reference P16031375.
Midfielder Chris Atkinson has extended his loan spell with Crawley Town.
The Crewe player will now be at the club until 9th March which means he will be available for selection for the Reds next four League 2 games.